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How To Battle Seasonal Affective Disorder

How To Battle Seasonal Affective Disorder

Psychiatrist credited with discovering SAD offers tips to overcome it.

Wisconsin Doctor Condemns Stigma Against Kids With Diabetes

Wisconsin Doctor Condemns Stigma Against Kids With Diabetes

U.S., Wisconsin seeing increase in Type 2 diabetes in kids. 'It’s not someone’s fault.'

Online Extremists Influenced Abundant Life Shooter

Online Extremists Influenced Abundant Life Shooter

Grieving parents who’ve lost children push for awareness, legal protections for kids online.

More Clean Energy Projects Coming Online in Wisconsin

More Clean Energy Projects Coming Online in Wisconsin

2 added in 2024, 2 more coming in 2025, with 7 more projects seeking approval.

Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Owners Face New Tax in 2025

Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Owners Face New Tax in 2025

A 3 cents per kilowatt tax at EV charging stations will raise millions.

New MCW Program Aims to Train More Doctors Who Stay in Milwaukee

New MCW Program Aims to Train More Doctors Who Stay in Milwaukee

Full tuition for 5 students in Medical College of Wisconsin program.

Rural Representation Increased Under New Wisconsin Voting Maps

Rural Representation Increased Under New Wisconsin Voting Maps

Study finds state population grew in rural areas since 2020, reversing long-term trend.

Effort To Map Bottom of Great Lakes Part of Climate Change Mitigation Effort

Effort To Map Bottom of Great Lakes Part of Climate Change Mitigation Effort

"More is known about the surface of the moon and Mars than the bottom of the Great Lakes," says project leader.

Milwaukee Creates Economic Hardship Waiver For Keeping Chickens

Milwaukee Creates Economic Hardship Waiver For Keeping Chickens

After budget amendment failed, Ald. Burgelis finds new way to issue free chicken coop permits.

2025 Brings 125th Anniversary Celebration of Wisconsin Park System

2025 Brings 125th Anniversary Celebration of Wisconsin Park System

State's system of state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas span more than 300,000 acres with usage soaring.

Parents Disappointed By Delay in Switch to Phonics Teaching
Wisconsin Researchers Launch First-of-its-Kind Alzheimer’s Study

Wisconsin Researchers Launch First-of-its-Kind Alzheimer’s Study

Brain scans at UW-Madison will form research baseline for 37 partners, $150 million effort.